From GAA. to rugby, to success at the Olympics, it has been a remarkable year for Irish sports. Across the past 12 months, there has been success across the board for Irish athletes, in moments that will never be forgotten.
Advertisement From Armagh ending a 22-year wait for an All-Ireland, to Kellie Harrington once again winning gold in the Olympics, 2024 is a year to remember. Here is a rundown of the biggest sporting moments in 2024: January 2024 started with the All-Ireland club finals, as Galway's St Thomas were the senior hurling club All-Ireland winners. Advertisement AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 21/1/2024 After losing the 2023 final in controversial circumstances, Glen of Derry defeated St Brigids of Roscommon to win the All-Ireland club football final, with Conor Glass' goal helping them to victory.
In women's rugby, the Ireland sevens side won their first World Series in Perth, in a year which also saw them compete at the Olympics. Advertisement February Ireland got their Six Nations campaign underway with a statement 38-17 win away in France. Andy Farrell's side would win three games in February, with Caelan Doris captaining the side in the 36-0 win over Italy.
In swimming, Daniel Wiffen won two gold medals at the World Swimming Championships, in what started a hugely successful year for the Armagh man. Advertisement 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Hamad Aquatic Center, Doha, Qatar 18/2/2024. Ireland’s Daniel W.